Aps6 & Aps5-Vehicle Standards Engineers/Technical Or Stem Officers/Technical Regulation Spec...

Career Opportunities:
APS6 &
APS5-Vehicle Standards Engineers/Technical or STEM Officers/Technical Regulation Specialists (45012) Requisition ID 45012 - Posted - $83,132 - $110,020 - Location of Position (2) - Ongoing/Non-Ongoing - Full Time - Position Classification(s) (2)
APS6 &
APS5-Vehicle Standards Engineers/Technical or STEM Officers/Technical Regulation Specialists, Veh Safety Policy &
P/ships
Title:

APS6 &
APS5-Vehicle Standards Engineers/Technical or STEM Officers/Technical Regulation Specialists
Classification(s):

Employment Type:

Business Division:

Road and Vehicle Safety
Branch / Section:

Veh Safety Policy &
P/ships / Vehicle Standards
Location:

Our preference is for candidates to be located in Canberra where possible, however we want to recruit the best people to our Group, no matter where you are located.
Having regard to operational needs, we support flexible work arrangements including the opportunity to work remotely from one of our other departmental offices or remotely via home based work where suitable.
Should the successful candidate reside in a location where the department does not currently have an office footprint, there will be a requirement to be engaged remotely via a home based work arrangement.
Security Clearance:

Baseline Vetting
Job Reference No:

45012
Contact Officer:

Abdul Nilar on or
Closing Date:

11.59pm AEST, Monday 6 May 2024
Our Department Values
Our values set the direction for what it means to work in our department. They inform the standard and expectations of behaviours, skills and capabilities and the attributes we currently have, will continually work to achieve and develop, and that we use to acknowledge and attract, retain and recruit into our department.
The department supports workplace diversity and values the contribution of people from diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people with cultural and linguistic diversity, and LGBTIQ people. The department is committed to achieving gender equality and, in particular, supporting women's progression into senior leadership.
A little bit about us
The Division of Road and Vehicle Safety aims to improve road safety and reduce road trauma. The division has three main functions;
setting the policy direction for road safety through the National Road Safety Strategy 2021-30, develop and maintain the Road Vehicle Standards (RVS) legislation, including the national road vehicle standards also known as the Australian Design Rules (ADRs), and regulating the first provision of vehicles in Australia to ensure they meet safety and environmental expectations of the Australian community.
The Vehicle Safety Policy and Partnerships Branch is responsible for driving the development and implementation of legislation, procedures, guidelines, and systems for the RVS legislation. The Vehicle Standards section develops and maintains the ADRs. It supports the Department's delivery of the National Road Safety Strategy 2021-30 in relation to vehicle safety and contributes in national and international forums focused on vehicle safety and standards.
The opportunity we have available
Shape the Future of Vehicle Safety - Vehicle Standards Engineers/Technical or STEM Officers/Technical Regulation Specialists.

• Lead the development of national vehicle safety standards that influence international vehicle design and regulation
• Work in a close-knit team of passionate technical experts
• Enjoy the flexibility of remote and/or hybrid work arrangements, allowing you to achieve a healthy work-life balance
• Travel as part of the role to represent the Australian government.

You will be encouraged to hone your expertise by representing the department in national and international forums and conferences held with engineering, government or scientific experts on vehicle safety.
A typical work week for a vehicle standards engineer/technical officer/scientist may involve:

Analyse and effectively communicate a variety of technical and policy documents such as developing Regulation Impact Statements or Impact Analysis 1 in support of developing vehicle safety standards and associated benefit cost analyses

• Develop research and policy positions, which may include:
  
  • Analyse datasets to identify trends
  • Conduct research into the effectiveness of vehicle safety technologies
• Draft and amend technical legislative instruments including the ADRs
• Respond to complex national and international standards issues
• Contribute and participate in meetings about technical vehicle issues with other colleagues and local and international experts

If you have a background in science, engineering, trade, STEM or other technical field and want to improve vehicle safety design, we want to hear from you! We have positions at the APS6 or APS5 level that will offer you the opportunity to apply your technical expertise to develop vehicle standards and contribute to Australian Government policy for safe vehicles. You will work with engineers of various streams, automotive trade specialists and technical officers in our team on vehicle standards development and maintenance projects.
You will use your excellent written and verbal communication skills in preparing position papers, briefings and developing Australian Design Rules (ADRs). You will also have the opportunity to directly engage with key stakeholders such as the light and heavy vehicle industry, vehicle component industry and other governments.
An APS Level 5 employee would generally be required to undertake work that is moderately complex to complex in nature and operate under limited direction. They are accountable for organising their workflow and making independent decisions relating to an area of responsibility. Employees at this level provide policy advice within an area of specialisation with advice based on policies and legislation. APS5 employees undertake specialist or technical research and analysis, conduct investigations, and undertake procedural, clerical, administrative support or operational tasks. If you have up to three years work experience after graduating from university or college we would like to hear from you.
An APS Level 6 employee would generally be required to undertake work that is complex in nature, work under limited direction with the opportunity for reasonable autonomy and accountability. Employees at this level exercise both initiative and judgment in the interpretation of policy and in the application of practices and procedures. APS6 employees provide detailed technical, professional, and/or policy advice in relation to complex problems and may assist in strategic planning, program and project management and policy development. If you have three or more years work experience after graduating from university or college we would like to hear from you.
While there is a preference for staff to be Canberra based, we are open to Vehicle Standards team members working from other locations in Australia.
What else can we offer?
Eligibility requirements
Employment with the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is subject to conditions prescribed within the Public Service Act 1999 including:

Citizenship:
To be eligible for employment with the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts applicants must be an Australian citizen.
Health Assessment:
The preferred applicant may be required to undergo a medical examination conducted by the department's preferred medical provider.
Security Clearance:
The successful candidate must be able to obtain and/or maintain a security clearance at Baseline Level. You must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information. You must have lived in Australia, or have a checkable background, for at least the preceding five years for Baseline Vetting clearances. More information on the security clearance vetting process is available on the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) website.
Qualifications:
University Degrees, TAFE Diplomas, Trade Certificates, etc.
How to apply
Applications for this opportunity close at 11:
59pm AEST, Monday 6 May 2024.
In applying for this position, you are not required to address individual selection criteria. Rather, you should provide a résumé of up to three pages and a one-page cover letter that briefly states your interest in this work and how your skills and experience would support our team. Please include the APS Level you are applying for in your cover letter. Your application will be assessed against the Work Level Standards for APS employees, so please consider these attributes when writing your application and résumé. The capabilities and behaviours required to be successful for this role are identified in the 'Who are we looking for' and 'The opportunity we have available' section.
Your application should be received through the department's online recruitment system. Applications via Indeed will not be accepted.
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